College football · Mountain West · 2026 · 1–2 against the closing spread
Northern Illinois Huskies
Next: Northern Illinois vs. Air Force, Sat Oct 10, 7:30 PM ET. Northern Illinois +7.5, opened +10, total 46.5.
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Iowa | +31.5 | +31.5 | — | L 0–40 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Illinois State | — | — | — | L 24–28 | — |
| 3 | at Arizona | +35.5 | +34 | −1.5 | L 17–42 | Covered |
| 4 | at Georgia State | +8.5 | +8.5 | — | L 14–35 | Didn't cover |
| 6 | vs. Air Force | +10 | +7.5 | −2.5 | Upcoming | — |
| 7 | at Wyoming | — | — | — | Upcoming | — |
Northern Illinois's consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against Northern Illinois. College football has no official injury report: availability news comes from reporting and coach statements.